2024 Chateau Simone Palette Rose

The 2024 Château Simone Palette Rosé stands as a benchmark from Provence's smallest and most historic appellation, crafted primarily from Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault, along with a complex array of indigenous secondary grape varieties. This distinguished AOC wine originates from ancient, often century-old vines rooted in north-facing limestone scree slopes within a unique natural amphitheater, benefiting from a special microclimate influenced by the Arc River and surrounding forests. The Rougier family, stewards of this estate since 1830, champions ancestral organic viticulture and traditional winemaking, including hand harvesting and extended aging in small oak foudres on fine lees, cultivating a serious and age-worthy rosé. The 2024 vintage, characterized by ample winter rainfall and a slow-ripening summer following early spring frosts, produced a wine noted for its restrained yet profound expression, marked by a gently phenolic structure and tensile acidity. This release exemplifies Château Simone's exceptional skill in articulating its unique terroir through a rosé built for complexity and longevity.